Engine Front Cover: Removal

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1.

Recover the A/C system. REFER to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging

2.

Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.

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3.

Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.

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4.

Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to: Cowl Panel Grille

5.

Install the engine support bar. Install Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.

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6.

Remove the crankshaft front seal. REFER to: Crankshaft Front Seal

7.

Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

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8.

Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.

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9.

NOTE: Discard the O-ring seal.

Remove the nut, disconnect the A/C suction tube.

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10.

Detach the routing clamp and position A/C suction tube aside.

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11.
- Remove the engine mounting nuts.
- Remove the bolts and the engine mount.

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12.
- 1.
  
  If equipped, remove the bolt.
- 2.
  
  Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.

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13.

NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.

Clean and inspect the engine front cover mating surfaces. REFER to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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14.

NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.

Clean and inspect the engine front cover mating surfaces. REFER to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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